From root: bulaklak
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nagbulaklak
nag-bu-lak-LAK
used flowers
Present (Incomplete)
nagbubulaklak
nag-bu-bu-lak-LAK
using flowers
Future (Contemplated)
magbubulaklak
mag-bu-bu-lak-LAK
will use flowers
Usage Note
Magbulaklak is used when referring to a plant producing flowers or when someone uses flowers to decorate a specific space like an altar or a grave. It is distinct from the more common 'mamulaklak' which focuses solely on the natural process of blooming.
Examples
" Magbulaklak tayo sa altar. "
Natural Translation
Let's decorate the altar with flowers.
Literal Translation
Use-flowers we at altar.
" Kailangan magbulaklak ng mga dekorasyon para sa party. "
Natural Translation
The party decorations need to use flowers.
Literal Translation
Need to use-flowers of decorations for the party.
" Bago dumating ang mga bisita, nagbulaklak muna kami ng buong simbahan para sa kasal bukas. "
Natural Translation
Before the guests arrived, we first decorated the whole church with flowers for tomorrow's wedding.
Literal Translation
Before arrive the guests, used-flowers first we of whole church for the wedding tomorrow.
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